Quick answer
Indians do not need a visa for a short holiday in Thailand. From 15 September 2026, Indian ordinary passport holders can stay visa-free for up to 30 days (it was 60 days before). Everyone must fill in the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online within 3 days before arrival. For longer stays, apply for a tourist visa online at thaievisa.go.th (INR 3,000 single entry, stay up to 60 days).
Thailand visa for Indians at a glance
| Visa needed for tourism? | No. Visa-free up to 30 days from 15 September 202612 |
|---|---|
| Visa exemption fee | None2 |
| Arrival card | TDAC online, within 3 days before arrival, no fee34 |
| Land-border entries | Visa-free entry over land is generally limited to twice per calendar year56 |
| Longer stay | Tourist visa (TR) via e-visa: INR 3,000 single entry, stay up to 60 days1 |
| Where Kerala residents apply for a visa | Online at thaievisa.go.th; Kerala is under the Royal Thai Consulate-General, Chennai17 |
Visa options for Indian passport holders
Visa exemption (30 days)1258
- Who can use it
- Indian ordinary passport holders visiting for tourism or short-term business
- Stay
- Up to 30 days per entry
- Entries
- Each arrival; entry over land borders generally limited to twice per calendar year
- Fee
- None
- Processing time
- Decided by the immigration officer at the port of entry
- Where to apply
- No application. Fill in the TDAC at tdac.immigration.go.th before arrival.
- Good to know
- Effective from 15 September 2026 until further announcement. India is in Thailand's 60-country 30-day visa exemption group. People who entered before 15 September 2026 may stay until the date on their entry stamp.
Tourist Visa (TR) through e-visa17
- Who can use it
- Travellers who want to stay longer than 30 days
- Stay
- Up to 60 days per entry
- Validity
- Single entry: 3 months. Multiple entry: 6 months.
- Entries
- Single or multiple
- Fee
- INR 3,000 (single entry); INR 13,500 (multiple entry)
- Where to apply
- https://www.thaievisa.go.th (all visa applications must be made through the e-visa system)
- Good to know
- Kerala applicants fall under the Royal Thai Consulate-General, Chennai, which accepts e-visa fee payment only by demand draft. Fees are non-refundable.
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)1
- Who can use it
- Long-stay visitors (for example remote workers or those on longer cultural or activity stays)
- Stay
- Up to 180 days per entry
- Validity
- 5 years
- Entries
- Multiple
- Fee
- INR 30,000
- Where to apply
- https://www.thaievisa.go.th
- Good to know
- Listed by the Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi. Check its checklist for eligibility.
Documents to prepare
- Proof of onward travel out of Thailand within your permitted stay (the Royal Thai Embassy, London says within 30 days of arrival).9
- Proof of accommodation in Thailand.9
- Immigration may ask to see funds. Thai embassies in London and Doha state 20,000 baht per person (Doha: 40,000 baht per family) in cash or equivalent.69
- For a Tourist Visa: download and follow the checklist linked from the Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi visa page, and apply only at thaievisa.go.th.1
Before you fly and on arrival
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC): all non-Thai nationals arriving by air, land or sea must submit it online at https://tdac.immigration.go.th within 3 days before arrival (including the arrival day). It applies to visa-exempt travellers too.410
- The official TDAC portal states that no fee is required. Paid look-alike websites are not the official portal.3
- Your permitted stay is shown on the immigration stamp in your passport.8
Applying from Kerala
- No visa is needed for stays up to 30 days. Just fill in the TDAC before you fly.14
- For a Tourist Visa or DTV, apply online at thaievisa.go.th. There is no paper application.1
- Kerala is under the jurisdiction of the Royal Thai Consulate-General, Chennai. It accepts e-visa fees only by demand draft payable to "Royal Thai Consulate-General". Take the draft and the offline payment slip with QR code to the Consulate, Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 13:00, within 14 days of submitting the online application.7
Extending your stay
- Visa-exempt visitors may ask Thai Immigration for an extension of stay of up to 30 days.9
- Extensions are at the discretion of the immigration officer, and you must apply before your permitted stay ends.6
What changed recently
- 15 September 2026: Thailand ended its 60-day visa exemption. Indians now get up to 30 days visa-free. Land-border visa-free entries are generally limited to twice per calendar year.25
- 31 August 2026: The revised visa exemption and visa-on-arrival rules were published in the Royal Gazette.58
- 1 May 2025: The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) became mandatory for all non-Thai arrivals.4
- 1 January 2025: All Thai visa applications from India must be made through the e-visa system at thaievisa.go.th.1
How Albah Holidays can help
- No visa is needed for a holiday of up to 30 days — we help you fill in the free TDAC arrival card before you fly.
- Staying longer than 30 days? We apply for your Thai e-visa.
- Our Thailand tour package includes visa assistance where required, hotels and sightseeing, with flights on request.
- Flights from Calicut, Kannur or Kochi, hotels and travel insurance — booked together with us.
- Send your passport copy and travel dates on WhatsApp, or visit our office in Eranhipalam, Kozhikode.
- Flights to Thailand from Calicut, Kannur or Kochi, booked with your visa so the dates line up and the name on the ticket matches the passport.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Thailand?
No, not for short trips. From 15 September 2026, Indian ordinary passport holders can stay up to 30 days visa-free for tourism or short business trips.12
Is it still 60 days visa-free?
No. The 60-day scheme ended on 15 September 2026. Indians now get up to 30 days. If you entered before 15 September, you can stay until the date on your entry stamp.258
Do I need to fill in an arrival card?
Yes. Submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card at tdac.immigration.go.th within 3 days before arrival. The official portal charges no fee.34
Can I extend my 30-day stay?
You can ask Thai Immigration for an extension of up to 30 days. It is at the officer's discretion, and you must apply before your stay ends.69
Official sources
- Visa (Visa exemption, visa types and fees) — Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi. Page updated 2026-09-16; checked 24 September 2026.
- Summary of Thailand's visa exemption and visa-on-arrival measures 2026 (for ordinary passport holders), infographic 'Effective from 15 September 2026', status as of 31 August 2026 — Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand. Page updated 2026-09-01; checked 24 September 2026.
- Official Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) – No Fees Required — Immigration Bureau, Royal Thai Police. checked 24 September 2026.
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) - UPDATED — Royal Thai Embassy, Copenhagen. Page updated 2025-04-29; checked 24 September 2026.
- Thailand introduces new 30-day and 15-day visa exemption rules from 15 September — Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT Newsroom). Page updated 2026-09-01; checked 24 September 2026.
- Tourist Visa Exemption & Visa-on-Arrival — Royal Thai Embassy, Doha. Page updated 2026-09-16; checked 24 September 2026.
- Payment Option for Electronic Visa (e-Visa) Application (Announcement No. 5/2025) — Royal Thai Consulate-General, Chennai. Page updated 2025-05-08; checked 24 September 2026.
- Summary of the Weekly Press Briefing by the MFA Spokesperson, 3 September 2026 — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand. Page updated 2026-09-03; checked 24 September 2026.
- Visa Exemption and Visa on Arrival Schemes — Royal Thai Embassy, London. checked 24 September 2026.
- Important Announcement on Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) — Royal Thai Consulate-General, Chicago. checked 24 September 2026.
Rules, fees and processing times can change without notice. Every fact on this page was checked against the official sources above on 24 September 2026. Confirm before you travel — we recheck the current rules for every application we handle.